It’s been another delicious and fun filled year!

 I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Posts from 2023 today!

These are my most viewed, new in 2023, posts from all of last year on my blog.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes and crafts. It means the world to me.

Scroll down to see the posts- you’ll never believe what #1 was! Hint: 2023 was all about BARBIE!

10. April Fool’s Day Breakfast Egg Prank- 2 Ways!

How fun is this April Fool’s Day breakfast egg prank?!

My kids love all the silly tricks we do on April 1st so this year I thought of a new one to really fool them.

I served “sunny side up eggs” for breakfast, two different ways!

9. 65+ St Patrick’s Day Desserts For Kids

Looking for a fun, kid friendly dessert to make to celebrate St Patrick’s Day?

This festive roundup features over 65 themed St Patrick’s Day desserts for kids to enjoy all month long!

8. Elf on the Shelf : The Ultimate List of Creative Ideas

If you and your elf are looking for some elf approved suggestions for holiday fun check out this Ultimate List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas roundup!

You’re sure to find some new tricks (and treats) for hilarious elf shenanigans this holiday season!

7. 130+ Snow Day Comfort Food Recipes To Warm You Up!

Today I’m sharing over 100 of my favorite comfort food recipes perfect for warming you up on cold and dreary snow days! I’ve included all the soups and casseroles we love and also delicious drinks and decadent desserts you will enjoy on even the coldest of winter nights!

6. 40+ Spooky Halloween Dinner Ideas

Today I have put together over 40 Spooky Halloween Dinner Ideas for you to cook up this month for your little (and big) monsters to enjoy!

Enjoy these spooktacular delicious family dinners all season long!

5. Holiday Fun Printable – Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

One of our favorite holiday family traditions is driving around to look at Christmas lights in our area. I made it even more fun by creating this printable scavenger hunt for my kids to check off different lights and decorations we see! This new version is updated for 2023!

4. Barbie Pink High Heel Cupcakes

Absolutely adorable and oh so chic, these pink high heel cupcakes are inspired by the new Barbie movie!

Make a batch and serve as a fun treat for movie night!

3. 45+ End of School Year DIY Gifts for Teachers and Classmates

It’s the end of the school year and summer is almost here! Do you need new ideas for school themed gifts to give?

This roundup features over 45 creative DIY Gifts for Teachers and Classmates for you and your kids to make at home.

2. End of School Year Pop Rocks Gift Tags

The end of the school year is here and we’re making our annual gifts for classmates and friends. This year we have a fun and super easy gift idea: Pop Rocks! I’ve included two printable gift tags to simply cut out and tape onto individual treats. Easy peasy and you’ve got a fun themed gift kids will love!

1. 85+ Barbie Pink Drinks and Desserts

Come on Barbie, let’s go party! We are all about pink, girl power, and all things Barbie this summer! We celebrated by making fun Barbie drinks and treats all month long in honor of the new movie. Check out this colorful girl power inspired roundup featuring over 85 Barbie Pink Drinks and Desserts to make and enjoy!

and #1 recipe on the blog in 2023  from any year is:

Poor Man’s Lobster

Believe it or not this butter baked cod really does taste like lobster! Even if you are not a fan of fish, give this easy recipe a try and I promise you will think you are eating a fancy broiled lobster tail instead of an affordable -and kid friendly- filet of fish!

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty and fun creations with y’all in 2024!

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It’s been another delicious year!

 I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2022 with y’all today! These are my most viewed posts on the blog from all of last year.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes. It means the world to me.

Scroll down to see the recipes- you’ll never believe what #1 was!

10.  Dad’s Dalgona Coffee

This creamy concentrated coffee is a popular morning beverage in our house. If you are a coffee lover too, give this delicious and easy four ingredient drink a try at your next brunch!

9. April Fool’s Mashed Potato Ice Cream Sundae Prank

In honor of April Fool’s Day today I made my kids a special “dessert” to enjoy before dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes and dark brown gravy topped with a bright cherry tomato are disguised as a caramel ice cream sundae! My girls loved it and I hope your kids will love this April Fool’s food prank too!

8. Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts

We tried this viral Air Fryer Crispy Brussels Sprouts recipe and it was a hit with the whole family.

I’ve made it many times now- and always with delicious results!

7.  Cat in the Hat Fruit Snack Skewers

Dr Seuss Week is a few days away so the girls and I made a fun snack inspired by one of our favorite Dr Seuss books “Cat in the Hat”.

6. Steakhouse Salt Crusted Baked Potato

I made these steakhouse style, salt crusted baked potatoes for dinner and they were a hit!

Perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy and buttery on this inside. Hands down- the perfect baked potato!

5. TikTok Viral Air Fryer Green Beans

This green bean recipe from TikTok has gone viral for good reason!

It’s a simple and easy way to make a family friendly side dish that goes with just about any meal.

4. The Pioneer Woman’s Hot Artichoke Dip

This dip is creamy and rich and makes a tasty hors d’oeuvre to share or a lunchtime sandwich spread.

A delicious recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman’s favorite appetizer.

3. Air Fryer Corned Beef Brisket

This Air Fryer Corned Beef Brisket is hands down my new favorite way to cook our favorite St Patty’s meal!

It is easy, requires no extra ingredients, and takes 1/4 of the time it would take with my Crock-Pot! I just love how juicy and tender the brisket turns out in only 90 minutes. 

2. Magnolia’s Best Ever Coffee Cake

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then you have to start your morning off with a slice of this Best Ever Coffee Cake.

The recipe is from Joanna Gaines bakery Magnolia Press and it’s not only easy to make but truly the best coffee cake you will ever eat!

And the #1 most popular recipe from 2022 is… A TIE!

Both of these recipes had the same number of views!

1. Wicked Witch Finger Dipped Pretzels

A spooky fun snack for movie night! Witch finger dipped pretzels are a creepy, salty sweet treat to make this Halloween!

and

1. Duck Dynasty Phil’s Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine

This Cajun Crawfish Fettuccine is a Duck Dynasty family recipe that has become a favorite of my family too! Packed full of Cajun flavors including fresh crawfish tails, Creole spices, and a creamy cheesy sauce, this meal is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras this month! 

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2023!

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It’s been another delicious year!

 I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2021 with y’all today! These are my most viewed posts on the blog from all of last year.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes. It means the world to me.

Here’s to more Happy Cooking in 2022!

10. Crockpot Creamy Green Bean Casserole 

This crockpot side dish only requires a few pantry ingredients along with frozen veggies and cheese. A classic fix it and forget it recipe that is perfect for busy holidays.

9. St Patrick’s Day Green Charcuterie Snack Tray 

Everyone will feel lucky when you serve this festive green snack tray for St Patrick’s Day snackin’! 

8. Hocus Pocus Halloween Hot Chocolate 

This colorful Halloween Hot Chocolate is perfect for sipping during movie night and is inspired by my favorite Halloween flick, “Hocus Pocus”. 
Made with warm milk and orange tinted white chocolate this festive drink is the ultimate Halloween treat to enjoy this spooky season!

7. Valentine’s Pink Dessert Charcuterie Board 

This pretty in pink dessert charcuterie board is perfect for kids with a sweet tooth celebrating Valentine’s Day or even girlfriends who enjoy colorful treats to honor Galentine’s Day! Assembled in minutes and devoured just as fast, this dessert is the ultimate Valentine’s pink treat!

6. Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate Station 

If you have an Elf on the Shelf in your house this Christmas season, this is a fun activity for you and your family to do! Set up a Elf themed Hot Chocolate Station with hot cocoa and all the fixings along with these festive large and elf sized printable signs. 

5. Strawberry Rhubarb Breakfast Bread 

This hearty breakfast bread is a delicious springtime morning meal featuring two of my favorite fruits, strawberries and rhubarb. 

4. Copycat Krispy Kreme Donut Bread Pudding

Instead of a birthday cake this year I made my own Copycat Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding! This rich dessert is made with chopped up glazed donuts and custard and served warm with whipped cream. If you have a sweet tooth like my family, you’ll love this sinful dessert!

3. Hocus Pocus Halloween Charcuterie Board

For my Hocus Pocus Party last week I made this fun Hocus Pocus movie themed charcuterie board filled with Halloween sweets and treats to nibble on.
It was a hit with both adults and kids and super easy to make and serve!

2. Cajun Crawfish Bread 

This hearty Cajun appetizer is inspired by a Louisiana restaurant favorite.  Crusty French bread is topped with a delicious blend of crawfish, cheese, and spices and baked until melted and gooey!

And my #1 most viewed recipe from 2021 was….

1. Roasted Sheet Pan Cabbage and Carrots

Tender cabbage is oven roasted with onions, carrots, butter, and spices to make a healthy and flavorful side dish. These simple baked veggies go well with most meals.

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2022!

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It’s been another delicious year!

 I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2020 with y’all today! These are my most viewed posts on the blog from all of last year.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes. It means the world to me.

Here’s to more Happy Cooking in 2021!

10. Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wings in the Crock-Pot 

It’s game day and spicy buffalo wings are on the menu! This recipe is easy and delicious- cooked in the Crock-Pot and crisped up in the broiler.

9. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Amish Friendship Bread 

I’m sharing my favorite fall flavored chocolate pumpkin bread for gift giving along with a printable recipe!

8. Deep Dish Ham and Gouda Quiche

We had lots of Easter ham leftover so I created this tasty Deep Dish Ham and Gouda Quiche for dinner! My kids love egg pie, as they call it, and I love that it’s easy to prepare and you can add just about anything to it!

7. Crockpot Mississippi Pot Roast 

Looking for an easy weeknight recipe? This Crock-Pot Mississippi Pot Roast has only 5 ingredients and tastes amazing! It is tender, falls apart easily, and everyone always wants seconds.

6. Chinese Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup 

This quick and easy soup recipe tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant version but made at home!

5. Pioneer Women’s Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey 

This tried a true recipe from the Pioneer Woman is a favorite of mine because it is slow cooked with an herb butter rub. This makes it perfectly browned, amazingly juicy, and absolutely delicious! You will love this no fuss roasted Thanksgiving turkey and so will your dinner guests!  

4. Starbucks Medicine Ball Tea 

One of my favorite coffee shop drinks during the cool months is the Medicine Ball Tea from Starbucks. It is the perfect lemony warm drink if you are feeling under the weather and now I am sharing the recipe for you to make it at home!

3. Copycat Chili’s Queso Dip

I recreated one of my favorite cheesy restaurant dips at home and it turned out delicious! Served in a warm skillet, this Queso Dip is a must have appetizer for parties and game day!

2. Pineapple Quarantine Cake  

This cake is a new favorite of ours not only because it tastes great but also because it is made with just 2 ingredients!
We call it Pineapple Quarantine Cake because all you need are pantry ready ingredients and it uses no eggs, milk, or butter. 

And my #1 most viewed recipe from 2020 was….

Easy Cheesy Funeral Potatoes 

Funeral Potatoes aka Party Potatoes are a popular comfort food dish from the Midwest. Serve this crowd pleasing recipe during the holidays this year. It goes great with any meal.

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2021!

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It’s been another delicious year!

 I am excited to share my Top 10 Favorite Recipes of 2019 with y’all today! These are my most viewed posts on the blog from all of last year.

Thanks so much for reading my blog and cooking and sharing my recipes. It means the world to me.

Here’s to more Happy Cooking in 2020!

10. Pecan Grape Salad

I bet you, just like me, cannot get enough of this creamy fruit salad.

Pecan Grape Salad is a spring dish that can be a side dish or dessert and is mixed together in minutes with just a few ingredients!

9. Uncle Mike’s Lump Crab Cakes with Remoulade

This recipe always reminds me of my home state of Florida. My Uncle makes the best crab cakes around and today I am sharing how to make them!

8. The Very Best Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy and extra cheesy, these hearty chicken enchiladas are a family favorite!

7. Sparkling Strawberry Peach Punch 

This spring drink is fruity, fizzy, and fun! It’s sweet and delicious and has no alcohol so the whole family can enjoy.

6. Turkey Veggie Chili | Panera Bread Copycat Recipe

A hearty soup inspired by my favorite chili at Panera Bread. Chock full of veggies, beans, and turkey and cooked in the Crock-Pot for an easy meal to warm you up!

5. Easy Crock-Pot Corned Beef 

Slow cooked all day, this is hands down the most tender, flavorful corned beef brisket you will ever eat! Serve with my favorite Southern Fried Cabbage and enjoy.

4. Crock-Pot Blackberry Glazed Ham 

All you need are 3 ingredients for this holiday ham! Perfectly cooked in just a few hours in the Crock-Pot, this Blackberry Glazed Ham is so good it may just be my new signature holiday ham!

3. 3 Ingredient Crock-Pot Roasted Turkey 

Christmas dinner was a breeze this year with this 3 ingredient Crock-Pot Roasted Turkey. It is my go to family dinner recipe now when we are entertaining!

2. Creamy Crab Quiche 

This creamy, cheesy, and delicious Crab Quiche was devoured by my seafood loving family! Also try it with shrimp or lobster for a tasty twist!

1. Paula Deen’s Green Bean Casserole

 This casserole is everything you crave in a comfort food dish: creamy, cheesy, and oh so good!

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2020!

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Here’s to more Happy Cooking in 2019!

10. Pumpkin Pecan Pie Dump Cake 

9. Skillet Peach Cobbler 

8. Chef Salad on a Stick 

7. Grumpy Grinch Punch

6. Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings 

5. 65+ Last Minute, Easy Christmas Desserts 

 

4. Mason Jar Rainbow Slushies 

3. Perfect Pot Roast 

2. Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken Tacos

And my #1 most popular recipe of 2018 was…..

1. Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole 

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10. Creamy Egg Salad 

9. Pot Roast Foil Packs 

8.   Easter Brunch Quiche Lorraine

 

This easy recipe, which my daughter’s call “Egg Pie”, is a family favorite for lunch, brunch,and dinner. We like to serve this Quiche Lorraine version for Easter brunch with our friends and family.

7. Tiramisu Cold Brew Coffee

6. Mardi Gras Muffuletta Dip 

5. Beauty and the Beast The Grey Stuff Oreo Mousse

4. Barbecue Armadillo Eggs 

3. Chicken Divan Casserole 

2. Nutter Butter Baby Face Cookies 

1.      
Cream Cheese Crab Wontons

These delicious Cream Cheese Crab Wontons are easy to make at home
and the perfect side dish to go with your P.F.Chang’s Home Menu skillet meals.

Thanks again to YOU for reading, sharing, and supporting my blog.

I can’t wait to share many more tasty creations with y’all in 2018!

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It’s been another delicious year!

This year my blog continued to grow and blossom and I even had a recipe {my Crock-Pot Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham} go viral with 6 MILLION views and counting!
I so appreciate all of you for your continued support and I am excited to share my Top 10 Recipes of 2016 with y’all today!

First, let’s start with two delicious recipes that almost made the cut! 

These two runner ups were the 11th and 12th most popular recipes of 2016.

12. Mama’s Holiday Cranberry Sauce

A family favorite- year after year. My Mama’s recipe 

with just 5 ingredients and a whole lotta love!

11. Dragon Fire Chicken Wings

These Dragon Fire Chicken Wings are inspired by the new Disney movie, Pete’s Dragon. They are baked until crisp and then tossed in a fiery sweet and spicy sauce.

And now for the Top 10!

10. Mouthwatering Holiday Potato Side Dishes and Appetizers

Looking for a last minute recipe for the holidays? I have compiled my favorite ten potato side dishes and appetizers for you. I know you will find a tasty recipe {or two or three} and I promise, you won’t be disappointed!

9. Slow Cooked, Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwiches

Who doesn’t love a hearty, slow cooked sandwich topped with melted cheese and lots of crunchy, spicy Mezzetta brand peppers?!

8. One Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta 

This One Pot Pasta is made in just 10 minutes with SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Co Shrimp Scampi, fresh veggies, and pasta.

7. Daddy’s Slow Cooked Southern Lima Beans

These simple 3 ingredient smoky lima beans are slow cooked all day in the Crock- Pot. You can serve them as a side dish or they’re hearty- and delicious- enough to be a meal on their own.

6. Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups with Strawberry Ladybugs

These chocolate pudding cups are covered in crushed Oreo “dirt” and topped with chocolate strawberry “ladybugs”. It’s a fun and delicious treat that the kiddos will love!

5. Southern Slow Cooked Hot Boiled Peanuts

Hot Boiled Peanuts are one of my favorite foods from childhood. 

We would buy them at a produce stand down the road from our home. 

Now I make them at home in my Crock-Pot!

4. Paula Deen’s Shrimp and Potato Soup

This recipe for Shrimp and Potato Soup, garnished with bacon and cheese, is adapted from a recipe by the amazing Paula Deen. It is the perfect hearty soup for a cold winter night. Enjoy!

3. Oven Baked Meatball Subs

This recipe has had over 70,000 views this year and is by far my most popular new recipe!
I even made a cooking video for this tasty cabbage recipe {check it out below}. This sauteed cabbage recipe with onions and bacon is the perfect accompaniment to your lucky New Years black eyed peas and cornbread! It is so simple to make that you will add this to your go to side dishes for meals all year long!

New Year’s Southern Fried Cabbage video

 

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#9 Crock-Pot Rotisserie Style Chicken

I wanted to make a whole chicken for dinner but instead of roasting I decided I would just season it, toss it in the Crock-Pot, and let it cook in it’s own juices. The result was delish! The skin isn’t quite as crisp as a store bought Rotisserie but it was moist and tender and perfectly cooked.

#8 Cajun Shrimp Boil Grill Packs

We love having Shrimp Boils here in the South and since my hubby loves to grill we decided to make them on the grill. Perfect for the three of us and a lot less messy!

 

 

#7 Paula Deen’s Twice Baked Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes

This potato recipe, from Ms Paula Deen herself, is rich and delicious and perfect for a holiday meal. Jumbo shrimp and lots of cheese make it over the top. I served these for Christmas dinner and they were devoured within minutes. 

#6 Marsala Chicken, Mushroom, and Rice Casserole

This is a recipe I found a few years ago in Rachael Ray magazine and have since made numerous times because it’s easy to remember and is seriously that good. You can mix it up and add some veggies to it also. I like spinach or peas and serve a salad on the side. 

#5 Homegating Chili Cheese Tater Tot Dip 

 

This is the ultimate game day appetizer for all you hungry sports fans out there! I made this easy baked dip with Wolf Brand Chili, tater tots, and two types of cheeses. Serve it on your next Game Day!

#4 No Bake Haystack Cookies 

These Haystack Cookies are a simple, sweet, and crunchy combo of butterscotch,

 peanut butter, and chow mein noodles. I served them to my friends at my Cookie Exchange Party this Christmas.

# 3 Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole with Creamy Hollandaise

Casseroles are a favorite easy meal for my family, especially during the busy holidays.
This casserole is perfect for brunch because you prepare it all the night before and just bake it in the morning. The creamy Hollandaise sauce is one of my most used sauce recipes.
Add a little cayenne for heat.

#2 Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Stuffed Ribs

Every once in a while I create a dish that is so darn tasty that I make it twice in one week. This my friends is one of those dishes. I mean seriously?! Sweet, fresh pineapple stuffed with tender ribs and wrapped in crispy glazed bacon?!

and the #1 most popular recipe from the blog this year was….

#1 Duck Dynasty Mashed Potato Casserole

I posted this recipe on November 20 and in just over one month

 it has become my most shared and clicked recipe ALL YEAR!

This casserole recipe by Ms Kay from Duck Dynasty is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and a delicious holiday side dish! Who doesn’t like the ultimate comfort food- creamy, warm mashed potatoes?!

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Happy New Year 2015! 

 

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